Inver Hills Community College Reviews

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Jessica from Farmington, MN

12/26/2011

Reviewer is A current student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Great for these types of students

veterans, adult, traditional, non traditional.

Tips for prospective students

Always ask for help when you need it. Never be afraid to approach your professors or reach out to other classmates for assistance. Join some type of club if you can find time for it!

Bang for the buck

Financially, this school is great! You don't pay a lot of money and learn only from the book. The professors are knowledgeable and keep you up to date on the field that you are studying. There are also a lot of readily available resources.

Am enjoying being here

I really like going to school here because it has given me the flexibility to live me life as I need to. There are many options for weekend, night, and online courses if that is a need for you.

Am learning a lot

Most professors at this school are here because they actually want to teach their students about the subject. If they are involved with any research it is not their primary focus while on campus unless the students are involved. If you ever need any help or have questions, the professors are very approachable and always willing to help you. You have to able to ask for them to help though.

Marlea from Farmington, MN

The tuition is the cheapest I have seen for a great quality of learning

What to do for fun

Free movie nights

Food and Dining

Food is a little spendy

Dorm Life

They do not have dorms.

Tips for prospective students

If you are busy and still would like a obtain further schooling, this is the school for you. The rates are reasonable and the teachers there treat you as an equal.

In three sentences

I rate this school a 10 out of 10 for having the fleixble hours, great rates and access to many academic resources. I appreciate that I am able to obtain my dream job qualifications while being a mother and working a full time job. This school has given me opportunity to do it all.

Kellyn from Saint Paul, MN

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Food and Dining

I have yet to try their food.

Dorm Life

This school does not have on campus housing but there is an apartment complex right across the street.

Tips for prospective students

Schedule for your classes early!

In three sentences

This college is in a very nice location, the city reminds me of home and the people are so nice. The campus is gorgeous.. very outdoorsy and simple. The staff are very helpful and direct me to where I need to be.

Krysta from Cannon Falls, MN

There are tons of activities around campus. They have a lot of student functions during the year. The teachers often will offer extra credit for some of the events that are held on campus also!

Food and Dining

The cafeteria at this school is great! They are pretty cheap, and they have a variety of food selections. Anything from pre-made sandwiches, to freshly cooked hamburgers. The also have plenty of vending machines around, so if you are low on energy in between or even during class, you can use those.

Dorm Life

This community college does NOT offer dorms! They do, however, offer student housing down the street from campus. This is at a discounted rate, and the options vary from sharing a place with a few students, to having a simple place to call your own with some of your friends.

Academic Rigor

The programs that they offer are very diverse. If they don't have a particular program that you want to enroll in, the generalized associates degree is an easy 60 credits. The teachers are very knowledgeable, and stay on topic! The classes are always fun, but they teach you everything you need to know to feel like you are getting your money out of it.

Tips for prospective students

Research the classes that you need to take for the program you want. If you like a certain teacher, take them for as many classes that they teach! This is very helpful for returning students. Make sure you look at all financial aid options, before deciding to not go to school!

In three sentences

Inver Hills is a great school with many great features! It offers many different classes and courses that appeal to just about anyone. The teachers are wonderful, and they are always willing to help out.

Karina from Eagan, MN

06/28/2014

Reviewer is A past student here.

1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
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Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

One of the unique things about Inver is our garden. Students, faculty, or even local people, may reserve their own garden spot to grow food. Also, certain food we grow goes toward the mobile pantry -- which is accessible to any student on campus, regardless of their need of it. The mobile pantry is a nice way to feed students that may be hungry, and it comes around once a week and has healthy options.

Bang for the buck

It is very affordable, class-wise and book-wise! There are many options of when and where to take your courses (nights, day, and online). It is a great environment for learning, as it is a smaller college, so professors are typically more invested in their students. It is definitely worth considering if you'd like an affordable, quality general education before you transfer to a four-year school!

What to do for fun

Join clubs, hang out in the green room (sometimes there are free movies or snacks available), and join events that have free food and games!

Food and Dining

It is a little pricey, but there a good amount of options, and of course healthy choices! During finals time, they typically give out free study food -- like bananas, apples, water bottles, and candy. Also, there are times when they give out free snacks after 5 pm.

Dorm Life

There aren't any dorms for Inver, but there are affordable apartments right near the school. These apartments typically include room-mates to keep costs low.

Academic Rigor

The work-load is not overwhelming, but the professors do give a fair amount of work. The difficulty of classes largely depends on what class subject it is, and what teacher you end up with.

Tips for prospective students

Check out the Inver Hills website, and you might be surprised at what kind of programs and degrees are available! If you end up attending here, take advantage of your professor's office hours: they love it when students come in for clarification, or for any extra help. It will help you succeed in their class! Also, sign up for classes early, so that you can have the perfect schedule!

Kyrsten from Hastings, MN

There is nothing to worry about on this campus. I have never felt uncomfortable or unsafe while attending this college. It is a cozy place to learn.

Bang for the buck

You get the same education here with great, friendly professors as you would anywhere else. One of the best ways to get the education you need for half the price of a university.

Food and Dining

I give three stars because I have only eaten on campus once or twice. I had soup and a pizza and what can I say...it was food!

Dorm Life

This college has no dorms.

Academic Rigor

Don't be fooled by the term community college--professors here do challenge you to the best of your ability.

Tips for prospective students

Connect with your professors--I have not been a student there since winter of 2010 and I still keep in touch with some of my favorite professors. One has wrote me a letter of recommendation to study abroad in Australia.

Kevin from Savage, MN

Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon.
Reviewer has been to campus.

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Campus Safety

Security is on staff.

Great for these types of students

Veterans Reserve Military members EMT students Law enforcement students

Bang for the buck

Great degrees at great rates.

What to do for fun

Lounge at the student lounge. Talk and attend learning communities. Meeting new people.

Food and Dining

No cafeterias, but have vending machines for snacks and drinks.

Dorm Life

No dorms.

Tips for prospective students

Ask lots of questions.

In three sentences

The school is known for its great EMT and Criminal Justice programs. The environment of the school is very friendly and welcoming. The staff and teachers of this school are very knowledgeable and helpful.

The food is great. There are a lot of choices and many of them are healthy.

Dorm Life

There are no dorms at this school

Academic Rigor

The work is challenging but not impossible

Tips for prospective students

Navigating the website and many email adresses you are given is hard at first, but once you get help it is extremey simple to use

In three sentences

Inver Hills is a great school to go to. The teachers and classes are excellent and you feel that they are there to help you. The campus is also beautiful, and there is a great library, cafeteria, and many places to study

Therese from South Saint Paul, MN

I do not really do anything for fun at Inver Hills. I love studying so that is what I do here, but in terms of organizations, they could work on getting more students involved.

Food and Dining

The food is great! The diner is nice and they make the food very quickly. I personally love the french fries, there is something about them that makes me want more!

Dorm Life

There is not a dorm here, but there is an apartment across the parking lot that students can live in!

Academic Rigor

The academics are great here! The professors care a lot about you and want you to succeed!

Tips for prospective students

Look up your professors! ratemyprofessor.com is a great website to go to! Also, stay on top of your studies! DO NOT slack off because it will only hurt you in the end!!

In three sentences

This school is great for starting out and people who want a degree in two years. The professors and administration are fantastic and they always try to help you do better! I am extremely happy that I chose to get my generals here, and would recommend this school to anyone!

Gabe from Lakeville, MN

There are many student activities like clubs and rentals if you think you want to go hiking or something along those lines. Not to mention movie days every once in a while!

Tips for prospective students

All I have to say for anyone thinking about Inver, is to make sure you get help if your even remotely not understanding anything. Inver has many free tutors that are at your disposal whenever you need them.

In three sentences

Inver Hills is a great college to start out at. With all it's student based activities and fun things going on every week (such as movies and magicians), it's hard not to have a bit of fun while learning.

Great value for those planning on attending a four year college in the Minnesota State College system. Get your MnTC required credits done here much cheaper and while cheap/free at home.

Food and Dining

Average cafeteria food. Custom made stir-fry's and pasta dishes.

Academic Rigor

Fairly easy, however, I am a procrastinator, so I'd get stressed with a deadline fast approaching with nothing done yet.

Tips for prospective students

Take speech and writing 1108 the first term, even if you dislike English. These classes will set you up for future sucess for the remainder of your college years. Most every class I had taken required some sort of 3 to 7 page written paper. Many others required giving presentations to the class.

In three sentences

This school was perfect for me as a non-traditional student. Even though I was old enough to be some of the other student's parent, it was a great learning environment for all of us. Highly recommend for those just starting their college careers, no matter how old or young they are.

Mariah from Cottage Grove, MN

07/24/2013

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

You could ask some English teachers about the Goose story... Some feathered friends decided to make their home on campus and lay eggs. If you so much as went near one particular spot there was a possibility of getting attacked. Eventually it had to be roped off.

Bang for the buck

Parking is free! Ans as it is a community college, classes are much less expensive than universities. You pay for tuition by the class, and every class is different. Also, most books are available to rent, which is much cheaper than buying them. However, if you do decide to buy your books, there is buyback at the end of each semester where you can sell the books back to the store and get some money back for them.

What to do for fun

Many clubs are offered, and they depending on your area of study, there are some academic clubs as well.

Food and Dining

The food is wonderful :) No meal plans are offered however, and if you are buying from the cafeteria everyday it can get expensive. But if you bring food, there are microwaves!

Dorm Life

Apartments are offered directly next to campus, but there is no on-campus housing. I know many people who live/have lived there, and they enjoy it. :)

Academic Rigor

Inver offers honors courses for those who have made the Dean's list (3.5 GPA or higher) and they can get pretty difficult. The other classes can vary as well, while the theatre class may not be as challenging as the math class, it all depends on the teacher. Make sure you leave more time to study for the more difficult classes.

Tips for prospective students

It is a laid-back, friendly atmosphere, but it is a college, so if you don't care and don't study... you're going to have a bad time.

In three sentences

Inver is fun, friendly, and cheap :) I have had some of my favorite professors here, and I think it is because most who teach here, really want to be here. IHCC is a non-research based college, meaning the professors' main goal is to teach and help the students, not anything else.

Chi from Inver Grove Heights, MN

09/10/2013

Reviewer is A past student here.

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Great for these types of students

PC Gamers you will find your click quick if you hang out in the student commons. Music fanatics hang out in the Fine Arts building. You'll meet all kinds of students throughout classes and keep an open mind.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

If you keep up to date with the weekly bulletin there will be student life activities going so if you're looking for peace and quiet keep an eye on that.

Bang for the buck

Great school to start out at! Be wary of which classes transfer. But for most students grants tend to pay for most if not all the way through.

What to do for fun

In the student commons there's always pc gamers around and if you have your little click of friends talking won't seem too much. If you're looking for otherwise in the activities building there is a game room although there tend to be a click there.

Food and Dining

Food here is a little pricey but if you look out for the right deals they are fantastic. The dining area is nice during early and late points of the school day. There will at times be very obnoxious people and they can be very rude but if you mind your own business and have headphones you won't have a worry. If you're a pc gamer there's always a group you'll be able to talk to and maybe have a game or two while you're there.

Dorm Life

I haven't experienced dorm life because there isn't a dorm to be had. But there is an apartment complex across the street that the school gives financial aid to students who are looking to live there and will provide a roommate. What I know of is that they are randomized and there's no request that I know of but the apartments are nice for a community school.

Academic Rigor

Most of the generals will be based on the teachers. Talk to students in the student commons to get the exact scoop on certain teachers. But for the most part if you invest in the right amount of time you'll get the most out of it for the tests and assignments. They say about 4 hours of studying per credit a week, it really depends on your learning style and you'll find out what works best for you.

Tips for prospective students

Be attentive to each teacher. No two teachers are the same and they have their own style of teaching and homework policies. What is put in will be given out.

In three sentences

This school is great for new students and adults looking to continue their education. The student life is very laid back and will make any student welcome. With small class sizes you'll get the most out of education!

Kevin from Little Canada, MN

Security is available 24/7 you never miss to see someone who knows where to direct you need at any given time.

Clubs and Activities

Something for everyone IHCC makes it easy for one to identify with a group that seems fit for their passions a career choices.

Great for these types of students

From parents to student straight from high school IHCC would be your key to succeeding in your careers.

What to do for fun

A lot of activities go on at IHCC. Soccer is my favorite based on the roots that trace back to my origin. There is a gymnasium and tonnes of sports from aerobics to weight-lifting exercise go on there. We have a variety of clubs one can join to meet people with common notions as well as perform in front audiences. Service learning project that go on in and out of the school. This is a good way to put what we learn in class to real life situations where critical thinking is required.

Plan your time well if you intend to join college. A lot of you will be leaving home to attend college that means you do not live under you parents supervision this makes you the master of your on choices. Pick your friends wisely as many people become swayed by parties that go on in college and tend to forget what brought them to school. A lifetime of comfort and prestige is far more worth than the four years blind-sightedness and constant obstruction from concentration on education. The hard work you put in will inevitably pay off so stay focused and keep in mind the end goal.

In three sentences

It's the best place to pursue college education. The credit courses are rated at reasonable prices. You would never want take classes anywhere else due to the great professors at IHCC.

Christine from Eagan, MN

Do well on your accuplacer to avoid redoing classes done in the past. Always rent or get used books. FILL OUT A FAFSA!!!

In three sentences

Inver Hills is very close to home for me and was easy to get accepted. There are a lot of classes that the school makes you take that are classes you have already taken. There is no way around this and it is very annoying.

There is the rec center. You can lift weights or just go to the workout room to use their equipment. There's a selection to it. Also there is own gym in available days. They provide a schedule fort you to view.

Food and Dining

Good is okay. I early order from the cafeteria, but they have a good selection.

Dorm Life

I live nearby, so I can not speak to this. But ice heard from other classmates that it's nice to live across the street from school.

Academic Rigor

If there are any struggles with your studies here at inverhills, they have help available. Tutors and some online help as well. Most of the time they are your own classmates.

Tips for prospective students

Parking can some times be hectic, so come early. The earlier you are, the more study time you get, and the better the parking.

In three sentences

The staff here is great, they can almost always make time and take the effort to meet with you after class. Community is small, and not crowded. They have just upgraded their library and computer room and it gives us students now space to work with.

Nai from Saint Paul, MN

12/22/2014

Reviewer is A current student here.

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Campus Safety

The campus is very safe. I have some classes that end at 9:40pm, and I have to walk through a parking lot to get in my car. There is always a police in their car out there plus the Parking lot is well lit.

Clubs and Activities

There is a club for everyone.

Great for these types of students

Students who for sure know what they want to do for a career. Very motivated students. Students who want a small class room, with a teacher who is more than available.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Nothing unusual from my experience so far.All the campus building was built around a oval walk way which is really cool. There is absolutely no way to get lost.

Bang for the buck

I am a full time student pursuing a LPN degree for $5000 a year!! That is pretty cheep compare to other institute for the same degree. There is just a lot support from people who want you to succeed that you will never feel alone.

What to do for fun

There are so many clubs to join, ones that even are for your major specific. lots of volunteering opportunity with many different organization. weight room which is free for students, and the gym if there is not a class using the space.

Food and Dining

The cafe food is excellent and the staffs are super friendly.

Dorm Life

There are no dorms for this college.

Tips for prospective students

A lot of people here are willing to help you succeed. You have to learn how to management your time wisely. Some teachers will give you a list of work you for that class and you have until the end of the semester to complete it, but its up to you how soon you want to complete it.

In three sentences

The Campus has a very welcoming environment. The college offers many help for student, such as academic work or even help getting free food for home. There are also many indoor and outdoor spaces for you to study or do homework.

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